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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 328.13 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 328.13 and 159.26 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 328.13 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/328.13 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 328.13 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 52,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255.55/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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