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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 417.50 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 417.50 and 236.77 is: 326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 417.50 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/417.50 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 417.50 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 98,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851.48/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.91

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