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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 412.56 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 412.56 and 237 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 412.56 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/412.56 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 412.56 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 97,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,776.72/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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