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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.11 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.11 and 235.04 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.11 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.11 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.11 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 83,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,697.73/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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