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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 356.08 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 356.08 and 109.04 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 356.08 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/356.08 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 356.08 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 38,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,826.96/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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