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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 328.26 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 328.26 and 150.58 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 328.26 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/328.26 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 328.26 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 49,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.39/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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