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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.10 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.10 and 233.13 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.10 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.10 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.10 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 82,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,783.30/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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