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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 357.50 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 357.50 and 224.12 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 357.50 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/357.50 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 357.50 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 80,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,122.90/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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