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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 367.31 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 367.31 and 237.58 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 367.31 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/367.31 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 367.31 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 87,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,265.51/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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