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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.98 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.98 and 156.20 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.98 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.98 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.98 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 55,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604.08/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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