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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 368.47 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 368.47 and 223.42 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 368.47 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/368.47 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 368.47 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 82,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,323.57/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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