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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 545.20 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 545.20 and 237.80 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 545.20 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/545.20 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 545.20 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 129,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,649.33/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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