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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 327.62 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 327.62 and 220.01 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 327.62 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/327.62 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 327.62 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 72,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,079.68/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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