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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 327.16 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 327.16 and 231.73 is: 318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 327.16 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/327.16 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 327.16 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 75,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812.79/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.85

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