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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 353.29 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 353.29 and 235.09 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 353.29 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/353.29 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 353.29 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 83,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054.36/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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