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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 326.74 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 326.74 and 159.39 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 326.74 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/326.74 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 326.74 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 52,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079.09/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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