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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.40 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.40 and 175.15 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.40 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.40 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.40 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 57,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,344.11/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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