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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.64 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.64 and 146.39 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.64 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.64 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.64 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 52,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059.63/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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