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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.15 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.15 and 159.42 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.15 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.15 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.15 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 52,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,154.25/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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