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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 328.30 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 328.30 and 182.28 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 328.30 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/328.30 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 328.30 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 59,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,842.52/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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