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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 355.78 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 355.78 and 100.25 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 355.78 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/355.78 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 355.78 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 35,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,666.44/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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