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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 459.41 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 459.41 and 237.71 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 459.41 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/459.41 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 459.41 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 109,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,204.05/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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