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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.84 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.84 and 150.18 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.84 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.84 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.84 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 49,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,233.22/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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