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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 355.56 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 355.56 and 237.04 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 355.56 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/355.56 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 355.56 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 84,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,281.94/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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