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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 327.37 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 327.37 and 132.33 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 327.37 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/327.37 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 327.37 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 43,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319.57/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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