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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 356.76 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 356.76 and 218.54 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 356.76 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/356.76 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 356.76 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 77,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,966.33/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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