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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 328.08 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 328.08 and 154.91 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 328.08 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/328.08 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 328.08 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 50,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,824.27/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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