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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 327.64 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 327.64 and 150.10 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 327.64 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/327.64 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 327.64 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 49,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178.76/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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