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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 365.67 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 365.67 and 237.52 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 365.67 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/365.67 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 365.67 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 86,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,853.51/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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