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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 542.52 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 542.52 and 237.96 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 542.52 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/542.52 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 542.52 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 129,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,098.06/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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