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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 327.19 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 327.19 and 154.38 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 327.19 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/327.19 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 327.19 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 50,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,511.59/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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