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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327 and 200.32 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 65,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504.64/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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