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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 355.44 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 355.44 and 219.96 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 355.44 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/355.44 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 355.44 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 78,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.58/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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