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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 327.13 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 327.13 and 154.24 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 327.13 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/327.13 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 327.13 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 50,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,455.33/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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