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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 357.80 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 357.80 and 220.17 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 357.80 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/357.80 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 357.80 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 78,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.73/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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