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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 356.16 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 356.16 and 100.50 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 356.16 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/356.16 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 356.16 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 35,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.08/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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