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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 355.37 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 355.37 and 150.19 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 355.37 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/355.37 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 355.37 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 53,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373.02/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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