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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.54 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.54 and 154.46 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.54 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.54 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.54 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 50,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590.19/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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