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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 370.03 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 370.03 and 237.16 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 370.03 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/370.03 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 370.03 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 87,756.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,756.31/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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