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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 327.72 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 327.72 and 154.66 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 327.72 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/327.72 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 327.72 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 50,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,685.18/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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