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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 453.06 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 453.06 and 237.80 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 453.06 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/453.06 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 453.06 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 107,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,738.80/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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