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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 436.74 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 436.74 and 237.52 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 436.74 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/436.74 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 436.74 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 103,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,734.48/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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