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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 459.03 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 459.03 and 237.52 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 459.03 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/459.03 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 459.03 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 109,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,027.69/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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