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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.86 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.86 and 235.89 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.86 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.86 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.86 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 83,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943.82/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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