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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 327.63 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 327.63 and 154.52 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 327.63 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/327.63 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 327.63 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 50,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,624.62/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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