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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 327.40 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 327.40 and 147.53 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 327.40 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/327.40 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 327.40 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 48,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300.58/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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