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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 356.39 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 356.39 and 64.26 is: 96.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 356.39 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/356.39 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 356.39 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 22,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.30/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.39

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