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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.07 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.07 and 215.55 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.07 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.07 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.07 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 70,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.94/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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