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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 354.82 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 354.82 and 145.84 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 354.82 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/354.82 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 354.82 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 51,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,746.58/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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