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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 327.40 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 327.40 and 150.05 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 327.40 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/327.40 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 327.40 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 49,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,126.37/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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