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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.64 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.64 and 237.24 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.64 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.64 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.64 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 108,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,807.75/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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