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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.52 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.52 and 235.12 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.52 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.52 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.52 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 86,646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,646.42/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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