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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 355.48 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 355.48 and 200.94 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 355.48 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/355.48 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 355.48 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 71,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,430.15/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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