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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 556.22 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 556.22 and 237.30 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 556.22 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/556.22 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 556.22 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 131,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,989.82/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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