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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.41 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.41 and 237.24 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.41 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.41 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.41 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 86,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452.63/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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