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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 327.30 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 327.30 and 212.53 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 327.30 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/327.30 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 327.30 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 69,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,561.05/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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