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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 425.46 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 425.46 and 237.66 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 425.46 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/425.46 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 425.46 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 101,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,114.82/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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