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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 328.40 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 328.40 and 155.12 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 328.40 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/328.40 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 328.40 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 50,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,941.44/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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