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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 417.30 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 417.30 and 237 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 417.30 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/417.30 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 417.30 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 98,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,900.10/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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