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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 356.16 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 356.16 and 220.16 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 356.16 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/356.16 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 356.16 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 78,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,412.19/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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