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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 357.53 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 357.53 and 233.93 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 357.53 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/357.53 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 357.53 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 83,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,636.99/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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