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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.47 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.47 and 82.96 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.47 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.47 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.47 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 29,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489.06/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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