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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 355.62 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 355.62 and 234 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 355.62 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/355.62 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 355.62 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 83,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,215.08/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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