Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 352 and 237.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 237.94, 352 and 237.94 is: 352
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237.94 : 352 = 237.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237.94/352 = 237.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237.94x = 352 × 237.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237.94x = 83,754.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,754.88/237.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352
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