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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 354.48 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 354.48 and 218.21 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 354.48 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/354.48 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 354.48 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 77,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,349.99/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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