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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 355.94 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 355.94 and 66.25 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 355.94 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/355.94 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 355.94 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 23,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.69/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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