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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 327.78 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 327.78 and 182.31 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 327.78 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/327.78 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 327.78 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 59,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,757.57/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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