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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 357.62 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 357.62 and 211.14 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 357.62 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/357.62 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 357.62 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 75,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,506.83/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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