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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.48 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.48 and 74.67 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.48 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.48 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.48 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 26,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543.69/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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