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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 458.66 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 458.66 and 237.21 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 458.66 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/458.66 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 458.66 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 108,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,797.61/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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