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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.49 and 64.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.49 and 64.34 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.49 = 64.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.49 = 64.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.49 × 64.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 22,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934.78/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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