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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 417.96 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 417.96 and 237.47 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 417.96 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/417.96 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 417.96 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 99,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,250.87/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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