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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,451.37 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,451.37 and 237.16 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,451.37 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,451.37 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,451.37 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 344,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,206.91/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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