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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.19 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.19 and 212.53 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.19 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.19 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.19 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 75,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,488.53/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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