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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 328.68 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 328.68 and 205.20 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 328.68 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/328.68 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 328.68 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 67,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445.14/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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