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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 353.19 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 353.19 and 212.79 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 353.19 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/353.19 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 353.19 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 75,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155.30/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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