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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 531.72 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 531.72 and 237.84 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 531.72 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/531.72 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 531.72 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 126,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,464.28/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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