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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 327.56 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 327.56 and 154.62 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 327.56 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/327.56 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 327.56 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 50,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,647.33/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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