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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 328.26 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 328.26 and 150.48 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 328.26 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/328.26 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 328.26 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 49,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396.56/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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