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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 356.44 and 64.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 356.44 and 64.33 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 356.44 = 64.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/356.44 = 64.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 356.44 × 64.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 22,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.68/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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