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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 392.32 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 392.32 and 237.87 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 392.32 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/392.32 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 392.32 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 93,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,320.56/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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