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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 327.30 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 327.30 and 149.82 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 327.30 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/327.30 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 327.30 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 49,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036.09/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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