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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 418.02 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 418.02 and 237.68 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 418.02 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/418.02 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 418.02 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 99,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,351.72/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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