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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 327.36 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 327.36 and 181.26 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 327.36 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/327.36 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 327.36 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 59,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,337.27/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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