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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 403.46 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 403.46 and 237.48 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 403.46 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/403.46 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 403.46 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 95,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,812.49/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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