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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.22 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.22 and 211.47 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.22 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.22 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.22 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 75,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,329.84/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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