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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 327.23 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 327.23 and 154.37 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 327.23 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/327.23 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 327.23 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 50,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.24/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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