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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.28 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.28 and 213.36 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.28 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.28 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.28 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 76,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015.90/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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