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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 541.52 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 541.52 and 237.22 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 541.52 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/541.52 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 541.52 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 128,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,459.37/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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