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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.17, 531.54 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.17, 531.54 and 237.75 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.17 : 531.54 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.17/531.54 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.17x = 531.54 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.17x = 126,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,373.64/385.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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