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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 458.19 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 458.19 and 237.74 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 458.19 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/458.19 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 458.19 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 108,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,927.80/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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