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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 327.61 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 327.61 and 154.54 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 327.61 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/327.61 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 327.61 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 50,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,629.45/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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