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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 328.51 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 328.51 and 159.03 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 328.51 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/328.51 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 328.51 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 52,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242.15/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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