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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 355.50 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 355.50 and 82.98 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 355.50 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/355.50 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 355.50 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 29,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,499.39/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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