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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 355.44 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 355.44 and 72.43 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 355.44 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/355.44 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 355.44 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 25,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.52/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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