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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 417.29 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 417.29 and 237.15 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 417.29 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/417.29 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 417.29 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 98,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,959.14/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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