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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 356.01 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 356.01 and 150.90 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 356.01 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/356.01 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 356.01 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 53,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723.18/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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