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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.34 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.34 and 154.70 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.34 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.34 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.34 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 54,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,968.55/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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