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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 555.90 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 555.90 and 237.07 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 555.90 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/555.90 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 555.90 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 131,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,787.21/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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