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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.93, 328.22 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.93, 328.22 and 155.17 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.93 : 328.22 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.93/328.22 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.93x = 328.22 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.93x = 50,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,929.12/237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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