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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 356.04 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 356.04 and 100.31 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 356.04 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/356.04 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 356.04 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 35,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712.59/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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