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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 357 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 357 and 207.15 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 357 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/357 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 357 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 73,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.55/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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