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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.05, 530.82 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.05, 530.82 and 237.60 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.05 : 530.82 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.05/530.82 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.05x = 530.82 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.05x = 126,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,122.83/385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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