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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.59 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.59 and 225.62 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.59 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.59 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.59 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 80,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,226.44/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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