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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 328.86 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 328.86 and 216.36 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 328.86 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/328.86 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 328.86 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 71,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,152.15/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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