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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 419.37 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 419.37 and 237.57 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 419.37 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/419.37 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 419.37 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 99,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628.54/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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