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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 327.76 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 327.76 and 153.52 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 327.76 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/327.76 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 327.76 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 50,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.72/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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