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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 356.76 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 356.76 and 122.32 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 356.76 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/356.76 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 356.76 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 43,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638.88/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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