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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 328.22 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 328.22 and 150.50 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 328.22 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/328.22 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 328.22 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 49,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397.11/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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