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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 366.53 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 366.53 and 239.76 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 366.53 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/366.53 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 366.53 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 87,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,878.03/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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