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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 354.12 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 354.12 and 229.32 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 354.12 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/354.12 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 354.12 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 81,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,206.80/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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