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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.25, 531.60 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.25, 531.60 and 237.83 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.25 : 531.60 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.25/531.60 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.25x = 531.60 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.25x = 126,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427.77/385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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