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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.15 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.15 and 155.08 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.15 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.15 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.15 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 50,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889.50/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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