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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 327.22 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 327.22 and 175.06 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 327.22 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/327.22 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 327.22 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 57,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283.13/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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