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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 354.66 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 354.66 and 203.08 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 354.66 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/354.66 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 354.66 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 72,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,024.35/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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