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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.00 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.00 and 208.85 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.00 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.00 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.00 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 74,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,347.78/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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