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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 327.78 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 327.78 and 150.38 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 327.78 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/327.78 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 327.78 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 49,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291.56/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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