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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 357.16 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 357.16 and 207.67 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 357.16 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/357.16 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 357.16 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 74,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,171.04/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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