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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 357.14 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 357.14 and 228.24 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 357.14 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/357.14 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 357.14 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 81,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.20/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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