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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.08 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.08 and 220.84 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.08 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.08 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.08 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 78,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,636.71/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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