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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.35, 327.42 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.35, 327.42 and 158.72 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.35 : 327.42 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.35/327.42 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.35x = 327.42 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.35x = 51,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,966.47/237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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