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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 327.56 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 327.56 and 154.29 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 327.56 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/327.56 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 327.56 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 50,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.21/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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