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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 327.24 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 327.24 and 206.67 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 327.24 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/327.24 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 327.24 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 67,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,630.69/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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