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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 356.28 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 356.28 and 156.56 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 356.28 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/356.28 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 356.28 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 55,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,779.20/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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