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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 400.34 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 400.34 and 237.84 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 400.34 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/400.34 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 400.34 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 95,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,216.87/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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