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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 403.40 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 403.40 and 237.08 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 403.40 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/403.40 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 403.40 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 95,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,639.67/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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