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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 356.31 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 356.31 and 233.49 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 356.31 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/356.31 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 356.31 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 83,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,194.82/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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