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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 328.02 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 328.02 and 150.29 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 328.02 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/328.02 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 328.02 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 49,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298.13/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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