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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 356.08 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 356.08 and 83.30 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 356.08 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/356.08 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 356.08 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 29,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661.46/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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