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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 325.37 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 325.37 and 236.34 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 325.37 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/325.37 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 325.37 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 76,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,898.12/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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