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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 327.54 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 327.54 and 223.85 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 327.54 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/327.54 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 327.54 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 73,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,318.19/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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