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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 328.38 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 328.38 and 150.64 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 328.38 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/328.38 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 328.38 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 49,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467.16/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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