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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 326.64 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 326.64 and 216.64 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 326.64 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/326.64 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 326.64 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 70,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763.29/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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