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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 327.24 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 327.24 and 153.19 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 327.24 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/327.24 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 327.24 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 50,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,130.30/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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