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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.09 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.09 and 237.06 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.09 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.09 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.09 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 107,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,172.46/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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