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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 327.22 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 327.22 and 212.91 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 327.22 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/327.22 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 327.22 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 69,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,668.48/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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