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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 326.73 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 326.73 and 158.19 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 326.73 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/326.73 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 326.73 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 51,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,685.29/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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