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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.61, 327.70 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.61, 327.70 and 154.68 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.61 : 327.70 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.61/327.70 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.61x = 327.70 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.61x = 50,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,688.64/237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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