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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 328.09 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 328.09 and 175.48 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 328.09 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/328.09 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 328.09 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 57,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573.23/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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