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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.10 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.10 and 100.58 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.10 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.10 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.10 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 35,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814.76/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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