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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.52 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.52 and 220.46 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.52 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.52 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.52 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 78,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,376.71/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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