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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 327.66 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 327.66 and 230.10 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 327.66 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/327.66 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 327.66 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 75,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,394.57/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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