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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 356.44 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 356.44 and 224.54 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 356.44 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/356.44 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 356.44 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 80,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,035.04/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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