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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.03, 555.95 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.03, 555.95 and 237.22 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.03 : 555.95 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.03/555.95 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.03x = 555.95 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.03x = 131,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,880.55/403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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