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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.65 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.65 and 147.77 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.65 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.65 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.65 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 48,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416.84/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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