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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.59 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.59 and 223.71 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.59 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.59 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.59 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 73,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,286.75/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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