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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 327.33 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 327.33 and 154.42 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 327.33 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/327.33 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 327.33 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 50,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,546.30/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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