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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 533.18 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 533.18 and 237.08 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 533.18 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/533.18 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 533.18 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 126,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,408.24/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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