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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 355.95 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 355.95 and 115.47 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 355.95 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/355.95 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 355.95 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 41,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101.55/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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