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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 561.25 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 561.25 and 237.20 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 561.25 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/561.25 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 561.25 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 133,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,124.51/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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