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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 327.26 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 327.26 and 158.56 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 327.26 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/327.26 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 327.26 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 51,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.44/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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