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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 327 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 327 and 233.48 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 327 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/327 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 327 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 76,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,347.96/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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