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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 355.73 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 355.73 and 155.03 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 355.73 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/355.73 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 355.73 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 55,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146.27/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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