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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 357.36 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 357.36 and 232.08 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 357.36 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/357.36 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 357.36 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 82,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,936.11/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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