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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 355.33 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 355.33 and 150.37 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 355.33 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/355.33 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 355.33 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 53,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429.71/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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