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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 326.40 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 326.40 and 204.16 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 326.40 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/326.40 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 326.40 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 66,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,637.82/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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