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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 328.28 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 328.28 and 154.96 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 328.28 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/328.28 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 328.28 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 50,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,870.27/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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