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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 327.72 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 327.72 and 150.32 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 327.72 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/327.72 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 327.72 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 49,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262.87/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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