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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 356.41 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 356.41 and 219.85 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 356.41 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/356.41 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 356.41 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 78,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,356.74/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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