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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 355.09 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 355.09 and 145.61 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 355.09 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/355.09 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 355.09 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 51,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704.65/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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