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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 327.45 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 327.45 and 212.57 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 327.45 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/327.45 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 327.45 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 69,606.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,606.05/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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