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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 355.67 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 355.67 and 145.82 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 355.67 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/355.67 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 355.67 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 51,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,862.39/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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