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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 356.47 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 356.47 and 210.74 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 356.47 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/356.47 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 356.47 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 75,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122.49/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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