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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 356.29 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 356.29 and 75.23 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 356.29 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/356.29 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 356.29 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 26,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803.32/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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