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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 353.59 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 353.59 and 230.66 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 353.59 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/353.59 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 353.59 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 81,559.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559.07/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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