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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 327.29 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 327.29 and 148.65 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 327.29 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/327.29 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 327.29 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 48,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650.92/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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