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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 341.01 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 341.01 and 237.13 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 341.01 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/341.01 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 341.01 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 80,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,862.85/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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