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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 542.48 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 542.48 and 237.75 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 542.48 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/542.48 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 542.48 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 128,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,973.43/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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