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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 355.89 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 355.89 and 203.65 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 355.89 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/355.89 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 355.89 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 72,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,477.00/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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