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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.46, 556.75 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.46, 556.75 and 237.68 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.46 : 556.75 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.46/556.75 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.46x = 556.75 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.46x = 132,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,327.94/403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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