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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 355.97 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 355.97 and 63.98 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 355.97 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/355.97 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 355.97 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 22,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.68/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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