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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 355.73 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 355.73 and 156.33 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 355.73 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/355.73 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 355.73 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 55,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,610.49/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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