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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.58 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.58 and 144.17 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.58 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.58 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.58 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 47,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227.21/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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