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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 355.89 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 355.89 and 98.42 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 355.89 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/355.89 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 355.89 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 35,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025.28/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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