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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.11 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.11 and 209.75 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.11 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.11 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.11 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 74,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,482.55/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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