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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 326.77 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 326.77 and 152.84 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 326.77 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/326.77 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 326.77 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 49,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,941.89/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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