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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 418.64 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 418.64 and 237.92 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 418.64 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/418.64 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 418.64 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 99,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,602.83/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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