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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 355.90 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 355.90 and 100.32 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 355.90 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/355.90 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 355.90 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 35,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,703.64/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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