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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.05, 561.92 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.05, 561.92 and 237.75 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.05 : 561.92 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.05/561.92 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.05x = 561.92 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.05x = 133,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,595.29/375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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