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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 354.08 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 354.08 and 220.79 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 354.08 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/354.08 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 354.08 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 78,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,176.10/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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