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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 327.78 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 327.78 and 150.34 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 327.78 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/327.78 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 327.78 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 49,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278.45/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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