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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 364.91 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 364.91 and 237.87 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 364.91 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/364.91 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 364.91 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 86,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,799.95/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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