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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.30 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.30 and 149.80 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.30 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.30 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.30 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 49,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029.54/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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