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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 326.43 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 326.43 and 221.13 is: 304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 326.43 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/326.43 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 326.43 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 72,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,183.47/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.49

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