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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 328.02 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 328.02 and 202.85 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 328.02 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/328.02 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 328.02 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 66,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.86/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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