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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.28 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.28 and 237.12 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.28 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.28 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.28 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 86,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,615.19/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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