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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.09 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.09 and 75.02 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.09 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.09 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.09 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 26,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711.72/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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