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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 556.18 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 556.18 and 237.22 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 556.18 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/556.18 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 556.18 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 131,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,935.04/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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