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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.52 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.52 and 159.66 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.52 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.52 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.52 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 52,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291.84/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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