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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.51 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.51 and 154.43 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.51 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.51 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.51 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 50,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,578.19/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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