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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 455.24 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 455.24 and 237.50 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 455.24 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/455.24 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 455.24 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 108,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,119.50/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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