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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 457.99 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 457.99 and 237.13 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 457.99 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/457.99 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 457.99 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 108,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,601.43/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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