Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 556 and 237.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402.96, 556 and 237.18 is: 327.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402.96 : 556 = 237.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402.96/556 = 237.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402.96x = 556 × 237.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402.96x = 131,872.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,872.08/402.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.26
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