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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.60 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.60 and 150.03 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.60 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.60 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.60 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 49,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149.83/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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