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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.73, 557.06 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.73, 557.06 and 237.88 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.73 : 557.06 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.73/557.06 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.73x = 557.06 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.73x = 132,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,513.43/403.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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