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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 327.96 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 327.96 and 218.01 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 327.96 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/327.96 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 327.96 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 71,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.56/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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