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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 355.91 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 355.91 and 100.29 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 355.91 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/355.91 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 355.91 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 35,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693.71/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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