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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.92 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.92 and 213.52 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.92 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.92 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.92 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 75,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,996.04/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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