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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 369.29 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 369.29 and 229.73 is: 344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 369.29 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/369.29 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 369.29 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 84,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,834.00/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.96

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