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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 327.80 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 327.80 and 159.89 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 327.80 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/327.80 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 327.80 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 52,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410.70/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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