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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 371.08 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 371.08 and 235.93 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 371.08 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/371.08 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 371.08 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 87,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,548.90/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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