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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.07 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.07 and 150.15 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.07 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.07 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.07 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 53,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,313.01/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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