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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 447.71 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 447.71 and 237.67 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 447.71 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/447.71 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 447.71 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 106,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,404.93/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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