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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 533.67 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 533.67 and 237.18 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 533.67 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/533.67 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 533.67 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 126,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,575.85/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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