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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 355.76 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 355.76 and 223.88 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 355.76 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/355.76 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 355.76 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 79,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647.55/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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