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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 357.27 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 357.27 and 156.82 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 357.27 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/357.27 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 357.27 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 56,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027.08/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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