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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 419.93 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 419.93 and 237.65 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 419.93 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/419.93 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 419.93 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 99,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,793.08/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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