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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.67 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.67 and 237.42 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.67 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.67 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.67 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 99,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,163.21/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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