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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 356.24 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 356.24 and 107.47 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 356.24 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/356.24 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 356.24 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 38,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284.49/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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