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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.41 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.41 and 155.75 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.41 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.41 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.41 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 55,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353.33/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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