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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.24 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.24 and 229.20 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.24 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.24 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.24 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 75,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,003.41/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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