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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.14 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.14 and 215.10 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.14 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.14 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.14 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 76,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,605.71/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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