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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 542.64 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 542.64 and 237.98 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 542.64 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/542.64 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 542.64 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 129,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,137.47/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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