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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 355.68 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 355.68 and 204.04 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 355.68 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/355.68 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 355.68 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 72,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.95/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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