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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 355.03 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 355.03 and 210.58 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 355.03 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/355.03 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 355.03 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 74,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,762.22/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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