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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.22 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.22 and 114.21 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.22 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.22 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.22 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 40,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683.89/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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