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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 356.62 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 356.62 and 150.99 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 356.62 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/356.62 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 356.62 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 53,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846.05/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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