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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 355.92 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 355.92 and 146.04 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 355.92 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/355.92 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 355.92 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 51,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978.56/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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