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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 399.93 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 399.93 and 237.57 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 399.93 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/399.93 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 399.93 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 95,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,011.37/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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