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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 371.69 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 371.69 and 241.68 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 371.69 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/371.69 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 371.69 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 89,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,830.04/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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