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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.81 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.81 and 122.21 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.81 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.81 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.81 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 43,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604.69/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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