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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 327.36 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 327.36 and 220.72 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 327.36 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/327.36 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 327.36 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 72,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254.90/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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