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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 327.08 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 327.08 and 158.46 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 327.08 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/327.08 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 327.08 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 51,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,829.10/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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