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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 399.20 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 399.20 and 237.76 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 399.20 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/399.20 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 399.20 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 94,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.79/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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