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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 327.81 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 327.81 and 210 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 327.81 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/327.81 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 327.81 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 68,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,840.10/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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