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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 356.34 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 356.34 and 212.08 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 356.34 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/356.34 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 356.34 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 75,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573.30/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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