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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 541.37 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 541.37 and 237.09 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 541.37 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/541.37 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 541.37 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 128,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,352.23/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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