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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 357.08 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 357.08 and 151.02 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 357.08 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/357.08 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 357.08 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 53,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926.81/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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