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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 418.14 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 418.14 and 237.16 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 418.14 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/418.14 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 418.14 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 99,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,166.08/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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