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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 328.11 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 328.11 and 154.93 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 328.11 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/328.11 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 328.11 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 50,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832.44/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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