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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 355.91 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 355.91 and 150.74 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 355.91 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/355.91 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 355.91 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 53,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,647.34/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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