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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.22 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.22 and 157.49 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.22 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.22 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.22 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 51,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,533.88/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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