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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 327.66 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 327.66 and 150.14 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 327.66 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/327.66 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 327.66 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 49,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,194.87/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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