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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.96 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.96 and 100.35 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.96 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.96 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.96 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 35,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720.79/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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