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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 328.36 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 328.36 and 182.48 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 328.36 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/328.36 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 328.36 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 59,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919.13/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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