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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 417.15 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 417.15 and 237.26 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 417.15 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/417.15 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 417.15 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 98,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,974.05/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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