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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 355.52 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 355.52 and 225.52 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 355.52 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/355.52 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 355.52 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 80,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176.87/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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