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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 327.77 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 327.77 and 154.43 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 327.77 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/327.77 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 327.77 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 50,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,617.57/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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