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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 355.44 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 355.44 and 219.44 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 355.44 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/355.44 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 355.44 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 77,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,997.75/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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