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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 531.41 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 531.41 and 237.66 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 531.41 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/531.41 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 531.41 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 126,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,293.71/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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