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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 326.81 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 326.81 and 202.16 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 326.81 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/326.81 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 326.81 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 66,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065.26/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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