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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.05 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.05 and 197.10 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.05 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.05 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.05 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 69,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,980.36/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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