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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.38 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.38 and 208.36 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.38 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.38 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.38 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 68,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,212.90/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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