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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 356.02 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 356.02 and 100.35 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 356.02 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/356.02 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 356.02 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 35,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,726.36/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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