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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.83, 367.04 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.83, 367.04 and 243.37 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.83 : 367.04 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.83/367.04 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.83x = 367.04 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.83x = 89,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,325.81/245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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