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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 356.93 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 356.93 and 203.39 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 356.93 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/356.93 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 356.93 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 72,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,595.99/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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