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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.69 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.69 and 157.11 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.69 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.69 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.69 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 56,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038.78/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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