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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 328.18 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 328.18 and 159.14 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 328.18 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/328.18 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 328.18 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 52,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224.13/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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