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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 354.38 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 354.38 and 229.19 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 354.38 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/354.38 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 354.38 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 81,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220.35/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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