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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 545.18 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 545.18 and 237.66 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 545.18 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/545.18 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 545.18 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 129,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.48/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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