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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 354.97 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 354.97 and 159.47 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 354.97 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/354.97 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 354.97 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 56,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607.07/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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