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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.08 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.08 and 222.72 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.08 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.08 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.08 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 79,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306.14/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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