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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 418.17 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 418.17 and 237.22 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 418.17 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/418.17 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 418.17 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 99,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,198.29/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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