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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 326.98 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 326.98 and 154.22 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 326.98 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/326.98 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 326.98 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 50,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.86/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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