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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.65 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.65 and 151.26 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.65 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.65 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.65 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 53,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946.12/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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