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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 417.77 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 417.77 and 237.29 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 417.77 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/417.77 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 417.77 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 99,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,129.37/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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