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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.13 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.13 and 154.33 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.13 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.13 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.13 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 50,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,483.57/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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