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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 354.06 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 354.06 and 234.56 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 354.06 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/354.06 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 354.06 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 83,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048.31/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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