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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 556.17 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 556.17 and 237.23 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 556.17 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/556.17 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 556.17 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 131,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,938.62/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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