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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 555.98 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 555.98 and 237.18 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 555.98 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/555.98 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 555.98 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 131,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,866.44/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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