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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 355.06 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 355.06 and 234.28 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 355.06 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/355.06 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 355.06 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 83,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,183.46/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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