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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.93 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.93 and 83.28 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.93 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.93 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.93 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 29,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,641.85/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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