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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 355.64 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 355.64 and 83.07 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 355.64 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/355.64 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 355.64 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 29,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542.60/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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