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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 327.14 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 327.14 and 158.46 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 327.14 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/327.14 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 327.14 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 51,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.60/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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