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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 357.42 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 357.42 and 219.92 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 357.42 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/357.42 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 357.42 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 78,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,603.81/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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