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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 357.34 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 357.34 and 219.84 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 357.34 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/357.34 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 357.34 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 78,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,557.63/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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