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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 327.42 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 327.42 and 144 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 327.42 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/327.42 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 327.42 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 47,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,148.48/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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