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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.33, 531.71 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.33, 531.71 and 237.97 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.33 : 531.71 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.33/531.71 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.33x = 531.71 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.33x = 126,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,528.37/385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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