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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 324.98 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 324.98 and 236.51 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 324.98 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/324.98 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 324.98 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 76,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861.02/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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