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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 353.91 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 353.91 and 202.58 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 353.91 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/353.91 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 353.91 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 71,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,695.09/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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