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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 356.41 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 356.41 and 151.06 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 356.41 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/356.41 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 356.41 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 53,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839.29/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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