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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 354.15 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 354.15 and 200.79 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 354.15 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/354.15 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 354.15 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 71,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,109.78/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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