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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 327.54 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 327.54 and 208.80 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 327.54 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/327.54 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 327.54 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 68,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,390.35/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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