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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.31 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.31 and 203.31 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.31 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.31 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.31 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 72,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,441.39/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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