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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 328.08 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 328.08 and 134.24 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 328.08 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/328.08 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 328.08 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 44,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041.46/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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