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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 326.70 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 326.70 and 228.99 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 326.70 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/326.70 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 326.70 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 74,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,811.03/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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