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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 355.16 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 355.16 and 203.21 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 355.16 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/355.16 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 355.16 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 72,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,169.27/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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