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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 327.42 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 327.42 and 201 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 327.42 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/327.42 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 327.42 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 65,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,811.42/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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