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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.44 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.44 and 229.08 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.44 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.44 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.44 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 84,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,402.24/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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