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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.75 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.75 and 122.22 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.75 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.75 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.75 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 43,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,601.99/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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