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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 327.32 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 327.32 and 204.47 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 327.32 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/327.32 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 327.32 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 66,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,926.46/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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