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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 355.56 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 355.56 and 182.38 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 355.56 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/355.56 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 355.56 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 64,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847.03/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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