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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 556.12 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 556.12 and 237.18 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 556.12 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/556.12 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 556.12 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 131,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,900.54/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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