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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 356 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 356 and 175.44 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 356 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/356 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 356 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 62,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,456.64/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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