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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 417.84 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 417.84 and 237.04 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 417.84 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/417.84 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 417.84 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 99,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,044.79/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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