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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 328.22 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 328.22 and 171.41 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 328.22 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/328.22 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 328.22 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 56,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259.33/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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