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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 327.72 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 327.72 and 154.76 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 327.72 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/327.72 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 327.72 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 50,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,718.77/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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