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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 418.16 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 418.16 and 237.74 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 418.16 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/418.16 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 418.16 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 99,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,411.86/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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