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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 327.37 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 327.37 and 153.06 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 327.37 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/327.37 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 327.37 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 50,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,107.25/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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