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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.41, 327.77 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.41, 327.77 and 158.79 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.41 : 327.77 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.41/327.77 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.41x = 327.77 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.41x = 52,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046.60/237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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