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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 355.26 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 355.26 and 203.46 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 355.26 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/355.26 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 355.26 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 72,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,281.20/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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