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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.59 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.59 and 151.50 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.59 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.59 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.59 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 53,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,871.89/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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