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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 354.18 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 354.18 and 223.44 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 354.18 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/354.18 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 354.18 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 79,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,137.98/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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