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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 327.46 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 327.46 and 150.15 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 327.46 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/327.46 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 327.46 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 49,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,168.12/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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