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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 541.30 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 541.30 and 237.10 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 541.30 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/541.30 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 541.30 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 128,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,342.23/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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