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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 356.31 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 356.31 and 201.49 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 356.31 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/356.31 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 356.31 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 71,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792.90/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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