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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.48 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.48 and 145.85 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.48 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.48 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.48 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 51,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,990.10/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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