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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.80 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.80 and 237 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.80 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.80 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.80 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 107,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,076.60/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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