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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 327.88 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 327.88 and 150.26 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 327.88 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/327.88 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 327.88 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 49,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,267.25/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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