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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 454.29 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 454.29 and 237.93 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 454.29 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/454.29 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 454.29 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 108,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,089.22/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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