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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 356.56 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 356.56 and 151.15 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 356.56 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/356.56 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 356.56 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 53,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,894.04/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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