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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 355.19 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 355.19 and 202.68 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 355.19 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/355.19 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 355.19 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 71,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,988.90/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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