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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 353.16 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 353.16 and 234.09 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 353.16 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/353.16 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 353.16 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 82,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,671.22/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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