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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 531.24 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 531.24 and 237.70 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 531.24 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/531.24 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 531.24 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 126,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,275.75/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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