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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 417.24 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 417.24 and 237.18 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 417.24 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/417.24 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 417.24 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 98,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,960.98/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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