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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 531.55 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 531.55 and 237.82 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 531.55 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/531.55 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 531.55 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 126,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,413.22/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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