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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 328.04 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 328.04 and 159.18 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 328.04 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/328.04 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 328.04 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 52,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217.41/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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