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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 556.29 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 556.29 and 237.30 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 556.29 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/556.29 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 556.29 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 132,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,007.62/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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