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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.76 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.76 and 150.18 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.76 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.76 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.76 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 49,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,223.00/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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