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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 357.37 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 357.37 and 233.44 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 357.37 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/357.37 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 357.37 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 83,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,424.45/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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