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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 328.28 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 328.28 and 175.68 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 328.28 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/328.28 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 328.28 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 57,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672.23/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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