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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.65 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.65 and 172.35 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.65 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.65 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.65 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 72,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154.33/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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