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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 327.71 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 327.71 and 144.23 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 327.71 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/327.71 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 327.71 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 47,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266.18/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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