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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 417.38 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 417.38 and 237.17 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 417.38 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/417.38 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 417.38 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 98,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989.87/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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