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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 355.92 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 355.92 and 202.28 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 355.92 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/355.92 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 355.92 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 71,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995.50/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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