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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.41, 356.09 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.41, 356.09 and 64.09 is: 96.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.41 : 356.09 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.41/356.09 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.41x = 356.09 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.41x = 22,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821.49/237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.13

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