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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 327.12 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 327.12 and 182.18 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 327.12 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/327.12 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 327.12 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 59,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,594.72/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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