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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 327.85 and 144.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 327.85 and 144.31 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 327.85 = 144.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/327.85 = 144.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 327.85 × 144.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 47,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312.03/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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