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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.76 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.76 and 122.18 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.76 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.76 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.76 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 43,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588.94/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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