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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.56 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.56 and 155.64 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.56 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.56 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.56 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 55,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,339.36/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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