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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 417.42 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 417.42 and 237.18 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 417.42 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/417.42 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 417.42 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 99,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,003.68/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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