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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.58 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.58 and 219.98 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.58 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.58 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.58 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 72,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,061.05/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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