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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 356.13 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 356.13 and 151.07 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 356.13 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/356.13 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 356.13 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 53,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798.78/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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