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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 329.98 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 329.98 and 235.68 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 329.98 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/329.98 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 329.98 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 77,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,769.69/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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