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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 356.02 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 356.02 and 100.41 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 356.02 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/356.02 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 356.02 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 35,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747.97/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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