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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 531.42 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 531.42 and 237.85 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 531.42 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/531.42 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 531.42 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 126,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,398.25/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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