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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.98 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.98 and 115.44 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.98 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.98 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.98 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 41,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094.33/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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