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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 327.33 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 327.33 and 143.99 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 327.33 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/327.33 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 327.33 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 47,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131.15/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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