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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 355.50 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 355.50 and 210.15 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 355.50 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/355.50 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 355.50 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 74,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,708.33/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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