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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 356.46 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 356.46 and 155.45 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 356.46 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/356.46 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 356.46 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 55,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409.92/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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