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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 372.31 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 372.31 and 237.25 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 372.31 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/372.31 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 372.31 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 88,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,330.55/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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