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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.18, 534.36 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.18, 534.36 and 237.89 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.18 : 534.36 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.18/534.36 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.18x = 534.36 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.18x = 127,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,118.90/387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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