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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 328.12 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 328.12 and 159.24 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 328.12 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/328.12 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 328.12 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 52,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249.83/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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