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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 327.31 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 327.31 and 154.49 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 327.31 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/327.31 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 327.31 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 50,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,564.10/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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