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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.50 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.50 and 202.71 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.50 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.50 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.50 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 72,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,063.41/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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