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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.42 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.42 and 218.94 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.42 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.42 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.42 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 71,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,685.33/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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