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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 327.96 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 327.96 and 150.31 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 327.96 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/327.96 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 327.96 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 49,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295.67/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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