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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 356.36 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 356.36 and 227.04 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 356.36 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/356.36 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 356.36 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 80,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,907.97/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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