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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.11 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.11 and 158.31 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.11 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.11 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.11 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 51,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.99/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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