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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 556.04 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 556.04 and 237.24 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 556.04 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/556.04 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 556.04 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 131,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,914.93/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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