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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 327.64 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 327.64 and 158.74 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 327.64 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/327.64 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 327.64 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 52,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,008.36/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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