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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 556.68 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 556.68 and 237.56 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 556.68 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/556.68 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 556.68 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 132,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244.90/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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