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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.48 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.48 and 158.57 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.48 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.48 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.48 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 51,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,928.50/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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