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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 458.82 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 458.82 and 237.16 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 458.82 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/458.82 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 458.82 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 108,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,813.75/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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