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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 356.70 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 356.70 and 152.36 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 356.70 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/356.70 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 356.70 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 54,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346.81/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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