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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 562.16 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 562.16 and 237.90 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 562.16 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/562.16 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 562.16 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 133,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,736.67/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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