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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 356.01 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 356.01 and 207.28 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 356.01 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/356.01 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 356.01 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 73,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,793.75/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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