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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 355.01 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 355.01 and 220.05 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 355.01 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/355.01 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 355.01 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 78,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118.85/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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