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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 356.10 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 356.10 and 206.28 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 356.10 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/356.10 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 356.10 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 73,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,456.31/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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