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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 541.44 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 541.44 and 237.04 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 541.44 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/541.44 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 541.44 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 128,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,342.94/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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