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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.28 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.28 and 230.07 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.28 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.28 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.28 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 75,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,526.23/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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