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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 356.32 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 356.32 and 75.22 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 356.32 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/356.32 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 356.32 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 26,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802.39/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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