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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 437.46 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 437.46 and 237.39 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 437.46 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/437.46 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 437.46 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 103,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,848.63/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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