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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.37 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.37 and 151.47 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.37 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.37 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.37 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 53,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827.14/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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