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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 326.43 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 326.43 and 219.84 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 326.43 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/326.43 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 326.43 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 71,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,762.37/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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