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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 326.85 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 326.85 and 154.19 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 326.85 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/326.85 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 326.85 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 50,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,395.37/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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