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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.41 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.41 and 64.31 is: 96.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.41 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.41 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.41 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 22,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920.73/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.46

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