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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.12 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.12 and 146.16 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.12 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.12 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.12 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 52,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050.50/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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