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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 356.31 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 356.31 and 75.35 is: 113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 356.31 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/356.31 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 356.31 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 26,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847.96/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.02

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