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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 356.32 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 356.32 and 64.22 is: 96.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 356.32 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/356.32 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 356.32 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 22,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.77/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.32

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