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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 459.86 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 459.86 and 237.93 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 459.86 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/459.86 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 459.86 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 109,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,414.49/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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