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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 326.40 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 326.40 and 215.46 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 326.40 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/326.40 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 326.40 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 70,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,326.14/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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