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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 561.33 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 561.33 and 237.33 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 561.33 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/561.33 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 561.33 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 133,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,220.45/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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