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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.62 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.62 and 208.20 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.62 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.62 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.62 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 68,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,210.48/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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