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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 402.91 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 402.91 and 237.13 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 402.91 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/402.91 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 402.91 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 95,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,540.45/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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