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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.35 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.35 and 237.18 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.35 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.35 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.35 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 128,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,397.39/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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