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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 327.21 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 327.21 and 154.22 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 327.21 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/327.21 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 327.21 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 50,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,462.33/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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