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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 408.53 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 408.53 and 237.29 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 408.53 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/408.53 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 408.53 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 96,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,940.08/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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