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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 328.22 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 328.22 and 159.32 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 328.22 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/328.22 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 328.22 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 52,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292.63/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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