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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.80 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.80 and 203.92 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.80 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.80 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.80 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 72,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,758.66/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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