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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 356.25 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 356.25 and 151.03 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 356.25 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/356.25 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 356.25 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 53,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,805.45/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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