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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.01 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.01 and 224.12 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.01 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.01 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.01 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 79,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,788.96/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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