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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.61, 356.25 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.61, 356.25 and 202.91 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.61 : 356.25 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.61/356.25 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.61x = 356.25 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.61x = 72,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,286.69/237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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