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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 355.92 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 355.92 and 100.46 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 355.92 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/355.92 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 355.92 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 35,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755.72/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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