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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 418.36 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 418.36 and 237.38 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 418.36 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/418.36 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 418.36 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 99,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,310.30/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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