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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 355.82 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 355.82 and 72.68 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 355.82 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/355.82 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 355.82 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 25,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858.86/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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