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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 356.01 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 356.01 and 75.08 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 356.01 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/356.01 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 356.01 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 26,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,729.23/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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