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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 356.84 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 356.84 and 146.08 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 356.84 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/356.84 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 356.84 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 52,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127.19/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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