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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 353.64 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 353.64 and 226.10 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 353.64 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/353.64 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 353.64 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 79,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,958.00/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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