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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 355.57 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 355.57 and 83.15 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 355.57 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/355.57 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 355.57 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 29,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565.65/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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