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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 354.12 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 354.12 and 232.59 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 354.12 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/354.12 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 354.12 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 82,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,364.77/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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