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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.28 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.28 and 201.47 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.28 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.28 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.28 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 71,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,779.87/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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