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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 327.23 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 327.23 and 209.64 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 327.23 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/327.23 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 327.23 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 68,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,600.08/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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