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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.06, 556.24 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.06, 556.24 and 237.18 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.06 : 556.24 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.06/556.24 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.06x = 556.24 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.06x = 131,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,929.00/403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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