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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.82 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.82 and 154.56 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.82 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.82 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.82 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 50,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,667.58/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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