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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 357.05 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 357.05 and 207.17 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 357.05 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/357.05 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 357.05 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 73,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,968.00/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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