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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 437.72 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 437.72 and 237.56 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 437.72 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/437.72 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 437.72 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 103,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,984.76/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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