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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 355.14 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 355.14 and 144.86 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 355.14 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/355.14 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 355.14 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 51,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,445.58/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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