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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 531.14 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 531.14 and 237.42 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 531.14 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/531.14 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 531.14 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 126,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,102.07/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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