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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.98 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.98 and 100.30 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.98 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.98 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.98 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 35,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702.51/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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