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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 328.10 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 328.10 and 150.34 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 328.10 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/328.10 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 328.10 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 49,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326.55/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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