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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 327.96 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 327.96 and 150.30 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 327.96 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/327.96 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 327.96 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 49,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292.39/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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