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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.40 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.40 and 156.80 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.40 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.40 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.40 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 55,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,883.52/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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