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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 418.64 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 418.64 and 237.06 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 418.64 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/418.64 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 418.64 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 99,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,241.61/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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