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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 337.56 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 337.56 and 237 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 337.56 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/337.56 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 337.56 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 80,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,001.72/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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