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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 354.65 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 354.65 and 202.32 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 354.65 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/354.65 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 354.65 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 71,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,751.78/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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