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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 370.85 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 370.85 and 232.76 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 370.85 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/370.85 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 370.85 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 86,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,319.05/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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