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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.14 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.14 and 100.44 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.14 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.14 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.14 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 35,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,770.70/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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