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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.70 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.70 and 150.46 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.70 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.70 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.70 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 53,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518.62/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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