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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 353.48 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 353.48 and 231.81 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 353.48 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/353.48 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 353.48 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 81,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,941.01/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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