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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 327.45 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 327.45 and 204.32 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 327.45 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/327.45 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 327.45 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 66,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,904.58/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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