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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 327.81 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 327.81 and 208.54 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 327.81 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/327.81 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 327.81 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 68,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,361.50/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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