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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 327.46 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 327.46 and 149.90 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 327.46 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/327.46 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 327.46 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 49,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086.25/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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