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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 354.38 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 354.38 and 220.52 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 354.38 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/354.38 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 354.38 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 78,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,147.88/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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