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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.58 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.58 and 150.21 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.58 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.58 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.58 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 49,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205.42/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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