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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 326.66 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 326.66 and 216.71 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 326.66 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/326.66 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 326.66 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 70,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,787.77/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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