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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 356.06 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 356.06 and 214.61 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 356.06 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/356.06 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 356.06 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 76,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,413.85/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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