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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.66 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.66 and 235.18 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.66 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.66 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.66 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 86,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701.46/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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