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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 403.68 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 403.68 and 237.76 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 403.68 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/403.68 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 403.68 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 95,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978.96/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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