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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.90 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.90 and 237.90 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.90 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.90 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.90 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 109,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,410.21/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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