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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.37 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.37 and 64.28 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.37 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.37 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.37 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 22,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907.46/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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