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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 452.54 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 452.54 and 237.10 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 452.54 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/452.54 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 452.54 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 107,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,297.23/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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