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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 328.05 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 328.05 and 154.84 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 328.05 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/328.05 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 328.05 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 50,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,795.26/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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