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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 354.28 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 354.28 and 210.08 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 354.28 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/354.28 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 354.28 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 74,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,426.78/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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