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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 326.82 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 326.82 and 159.25 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 326.82 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/326.82 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 326.82 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 52,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046.09/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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