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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 531.70 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 531.70 and 237.89 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 531.70 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/531.70 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 531.70 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 126,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,486.11/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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