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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 327.40 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 327.40 and 204.32 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 327.40 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/327.40 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 327.40 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 66,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,894.37/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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