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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 356.23 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 356.23 and 72.96 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 356.23 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/356.23 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 356.23 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 25,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990.54/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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