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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 326.00 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 326.00 and 227.49 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 326.00 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/326.00 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 326.00 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 74,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,160.60/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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