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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 407.70 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 407.70 and 237.60 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 407.70 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/407.70 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 407.70 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 96,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.52/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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