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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 328.10 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 328.10 and 154.72 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 328.10 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/328.10 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 328.10 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 50,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762.04/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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