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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 356.70 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 356.70 and 146.64 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 356.70 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/356.70 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 356.70 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 52,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308.38/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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