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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 355.73 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 355.73 and 220.49 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 355.73 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/355.73 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 355.73 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 78,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433.13/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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