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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 353.22 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 353.22 and 234.41 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 353.22 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/353.22 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 353.22 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 82,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,795.66/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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