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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.44 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.44 and 154.46 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.44 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.44 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.44 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 50,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.38/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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