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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 355.10 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 355.10 and 150.44 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 355.10 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/355.10 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 355.10 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 53,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.84/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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