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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 355.52 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 355.52 and 150.59 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 355.52 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/355.52 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 355.52 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 53,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539.02/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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