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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 328.26 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 328.26 and 219.24 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 328.26 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/328.26 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 328.26 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 71,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,967.72/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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