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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 454.33 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 454.33 and 237.89 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 454.33 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/454.33 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 454.33 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 108,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.29/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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