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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 355.73 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 355.73 and 210.17 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 355.73 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/355.73 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 355.73 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 74,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763.77/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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