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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 555.99 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 555.99 and 237.19 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 555.99 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/555.99 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 555.99 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 131,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,875.86/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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