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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.84 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.84 and 150.24 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.84 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.84 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.84 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 49,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254.68/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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