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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 356.33 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 356.33 and 100.50 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 356.33 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/356.33 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 356.33 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 35,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,810.08/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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