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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 399.56 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 399.56 and 237.56 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 399.56 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/399.56 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 399.56 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 94,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916.29/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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