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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.30, 541.29 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.30, 541.29 and 237.02 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.30 : 541.29 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.30/541.29 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.30x = 541.29 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.30x = 128,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,296.56/392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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