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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 561.21 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 561.21 and 237.46 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 561.21 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/561.21 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 561.21 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 133,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,264.93/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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