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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 419.72 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 419.72 and 237.99 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 419.72 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/419.72 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 419.72 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 99,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,888.76/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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