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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.49 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.49 and 146.34 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.49 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.49 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.49 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 52,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,168.75/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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