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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 328.22 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 328.22 and 207.01 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 328.22 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/328.22 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 328.22 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 67,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,944.82/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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