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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 328 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 328 and 154.95 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 328 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/328 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 328 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 50,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,823.60/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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