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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.80 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.80 and 146.34 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.80 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.80 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.80 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 52,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214.11/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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