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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 327.99 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 327.99 and 150.39 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 327.99 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/327.99 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 327.99 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 49,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326.42/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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