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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 328.20 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 328.20 and 218.30 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 328.20 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/328.20 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 328.20 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 71,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,644.83/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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