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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 366.60 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 366.60 and 233.03 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 366.60 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/366.60 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 366.60 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 85,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,426.97/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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