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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.27, 531.46 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.27, 531.46 and 237.80 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.27 : 531.46 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.27/531.46 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.27x = 531.46 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.27x = 126,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,382.81/385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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