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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 327.75 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 327.75 and 154.80 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 327.75 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/327.75 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 327.75 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 50,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,735.70/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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