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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 328.79 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 328.79 and 229.64 is: 317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 328.79 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/328.79 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 328.79 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 75,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,502.19/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.28

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