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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.40 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.40 and 75.33 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.40 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.40 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.40 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 26,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847.61/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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