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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 327.64 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 327.64 and 154.71 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 327.64 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/327.64 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 327.64 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 50,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689.18/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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