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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 327.60 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 327.60 and 216.72 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 327.60 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/327.60 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 327.60 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 70,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,997.47/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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