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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.48 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.48 and 183.28 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.48 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.48 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.48 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 65,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,152.37/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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