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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 355.56 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 355.56 and 150.95 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 355.56 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/355.56 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 355.56 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 53,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671.78/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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