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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 355.40 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 355.40 and 221.20 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 355.40 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/355.40 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 355.40 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 78,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.48/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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