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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 556.12 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 556.12 and 237.20 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 556.12 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/556.12 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 556.12 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 131,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,911.66/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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