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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 327.90 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 327.90 and 150.28 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 327.90 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/327.90 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 327.90 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 49,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276.81/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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