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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 356.01 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 356.01 and 74.97 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 356.01 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/356.01 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 356.01 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 26,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690.07/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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