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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 447.87 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 447.87 and 237.90 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 447.87 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/447.87 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 447.87 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 106,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,548.27/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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