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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.46 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.46 and 154.61 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.46 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.46 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.46 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 50,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,629.93/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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