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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 417.99 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 417.99 and 237.61 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 417.99 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/417.99 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 417.99 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 99,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318.60/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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