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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 326.80 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 326.80 and 154.09 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 326.80 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/326.80 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 326.80 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 50,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,355.41/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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