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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.54 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.54 and 64.40 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.54 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.54 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.54 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 22,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.07/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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