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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 356.04 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 356.04 and 107.34 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 356.04 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/356.04 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 356.04 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 38,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217.33/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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