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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.10 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.10 and 227.37 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.10 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.10 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.10 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 80,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,966.94/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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