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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 328.36 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 328.36 and 155.04 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 328.36 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/328.36 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 328.36 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 50,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,908.93/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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