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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.14, 327.23 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.14, 327.23 and 219.73 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.14 : 327.23 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.14/327.23 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.14x = 327.23 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.14x = 71,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,901.16/237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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