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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 327.81 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 327.81 and 202.67 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 327.81 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/327.81 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 327.81 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 66,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437.60/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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