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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 327.36 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 327.36 and 208.38 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 327.36 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/327.36 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 327.36 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 68,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,215.28/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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