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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 418.98 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 418.98 and 237.14 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 418.98 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/418.98 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 418.98 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 99,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,356.92/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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