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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 327.26 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 327.26 and 212.70 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 327.26 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/327.26 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 327.26 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 69,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,608.20/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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