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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 367.69 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 367.69 and 237.97 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 367.69 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/367.69 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 367.69 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 87,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,499.19/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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