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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 458.21 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 458.21 and 237.23 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 458.21 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/458.21 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 458.21 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 108,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.84/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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