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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 327.83 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 327.83 and 150.23 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 327.83 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/327.83 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 327.83 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 49,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247.51/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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