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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 327.81 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 327.81 and 222.68 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 327.81 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/327.81 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 327.81 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 72,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,995.09/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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