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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 353.91 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 353.91 and 223.56 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 353.91 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/353.91 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 353.91 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 79,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,120.12/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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