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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 356.32 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 356.32 and 156.46 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 356.32 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/356.32 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 356.32 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 55,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747.26/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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