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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.58 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.58 and 219.96 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.58 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.58 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.58 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 78,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433.34/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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