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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 327.98 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 327.98 and 154.82 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 327.98 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/327.98 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 327.98 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 50,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779.07/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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