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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.36 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.36 and 156.36 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.36 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.36 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.36 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 55,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720.45/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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