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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 327.18 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 327.18 and 154.24 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 327.18 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/327.18 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 327.18 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 50,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,464.30/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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