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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 328.41 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 328.41 and 155.04 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 328.41 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/328.41 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 328.41 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 50,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,916.69/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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