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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 355.33 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 355.33 and 155.69 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 355.33 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/355.33 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 355.33 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 55,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,318.77/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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