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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.48 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.48 and 154.96 is: 213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.48 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.48 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.48 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 50,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900.31/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.87

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