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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 355.92 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 355.92 and 66.30 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 355.92 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/355.92 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 355.92 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 23,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.50/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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