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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 355.85 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 355.85 and 233.63 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 355.85 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/355.85 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 355.85 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 83,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,136.07/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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