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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.41, 355.80 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.41, 355.80 and 107.22 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.41 : 355.80 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.41/355.80 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.41x = 355.80 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.41x = 38,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.88/237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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