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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 355.92 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 355.92 and 207.52 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 355.92 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/355.92 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 355.92 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 73,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,860.52/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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