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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 354.01 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 354.01 and 233.55 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 354.01 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/354.01 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 354.01 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 82,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679.04/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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