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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.28 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.28 and 192.24 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.28 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.28 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.28 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 68,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491.27/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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