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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 326.70 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 326.70 and 212.76 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 326.70 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/326.70 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 326.70 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 69,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,508.69/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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