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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 355.47 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 355.47 and 156.39 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 355.47 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/355.47 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 355.47 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 55,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.95/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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