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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 328.17 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 328.17 and 150.49 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 328.17 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/328.17 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 328.17 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 49,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386.30/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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