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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.75 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.75 and 203.66 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.75 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.75 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.75 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 72,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,658.16/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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