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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 327.86 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 327.86 and 158.85 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 327.86 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/327.86 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 327.86 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 52,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079.77/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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