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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 531.63 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 531.63 and 237.72 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 531.63 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/531.63 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 531.63 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 126,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,379.08/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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