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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 353.94 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 353.94 and 234.32 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 353.94 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/353.94 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 353.94 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 82,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,932.57/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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