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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.42 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.42 and 237.72 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.42 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.42 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.42 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 87,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,580.80/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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