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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 418.10 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 418.10 and 237.60 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 418.10 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/418.10 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 418.10 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 99,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,339.37/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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