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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 327.12 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 327.12 and 149.68 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 327.12 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/327.12 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 327.12 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 48,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,963.32/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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