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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 356.02 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 356.02 and 107.30 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 356.02 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/356.02 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 356.02 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 38,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,200.95/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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