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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.48 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.48 and 187.04 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.48 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.48 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.48 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 78,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,272.50/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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