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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 357.35 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 357.35 and 151.21 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 357.35 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/357.35 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 357.35 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 54,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032.35/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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