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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 328.23 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 328.23 and 183.05 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 328.23 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/328.23 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 328.23 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 60,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080.86/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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