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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 328.31 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 328.31 and 150.63 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 328.31 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/328.31 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 328.31 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 49,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.34/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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