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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.95, 555.98 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.95, 555.98 and 237.17 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.95 : 555.98 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.95/555.98 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.95x = 555.98 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.95x = 131,857.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,857.81/402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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