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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 403.86 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 403.86 and 237.15 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 403.86 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/403.86 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 403.86 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 95,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,775.40/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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