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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 327.62 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 327.62 and 150.07 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 327.62 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/327.62 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 327.62 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 49,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164.30/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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