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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 364.44 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 364.44 and 237.88 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 364.44 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/364.44 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 364.44 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 86,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692.99/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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