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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 328.04 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 328.04 and 154.63 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 328.04 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/328.04 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 328.04 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 50,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,725.72/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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