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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 353.88 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 353.88 and 222.62 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 353.88 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/353.88 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 353.88 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 78,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,779.00/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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