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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 417.23 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 417.23 and 237.06 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 417.23 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/417.23 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 417.23 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 98,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,908.54/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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