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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 530.96 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 530.96 and 237.60 is: 327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 530.96 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/530.96 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 530.96 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 126,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,154.91/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.66

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