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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 587.25 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 587.25 and 237.87 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 587.25 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/587.25 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 587.25 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 139,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,689.16/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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